Vessel Profile

Point Lobos (I)

Point Lobos (I)
Photo: Photo from www.Navsource.org (Photo contributed by John Spivey)

Story

This freighter (albina-type) was built in 1918 by Albina Engine & Machine Works, Portland OR.

Historical Notes

In 1967 this vessel was destroyed by fire.

Owners & Masters

In 1917-1926 she was owned by the United States Shipping Board, Washington DC USA.

In 1926-1929 she was owned by Swayne & Hoyt Inc., San Francisco CA USA.

In 1935 she was owned by the Portland Steam Ship Co., Portland OR USA.

References

  • Newell, Gordon (ed.) The H.W. McCurdy Marine history of the Pacific Northwest 1966 Seattle WA: Superior Publishing Co
  • Lloyd's Register Vol. 1 1926-1927
  • Merchant Vessels of the United States (1935)
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